Oliver Price: Police name 10-year-old boy killed in Somerset school coach crash
Police chose the 10 -year -old boy who died after he fell as Oliver Price last week.
Emergency services were called to a single -vehicle collision in the A396 in Cutcombe Hill between Wheheddon Cross and Timberscombe at 15:00 last Thursday.
A large event was declared with the teams supported by Avon and Somrseet Police, Devon and Somperset Fire Department and Rescue Service and South West Ambulance Service, National Police Air Service helicopter and Dorset and Somperset Air ambulance.
Police said that despite the efforts Oliver died at the scene.
Two children and one adult stayed in the hospital in Bristol, while two adults were taken to hospital at Somperset, while several children were discharged during the weekend. Up to 70 people – Children and Adults traveling to Minehead Secondary School – it was understood to be in the coach.
The Avon and Somperset police shared their thoughts with Oliver’s parents and their family, and their family supported by a specially trained officer.
Chief Amir Mark Edgington said: ız Our thoughts, with Oliver’s family, we will continue to be sure that they are updated.
“Our investigation into the collision continues with the officers who work without getting tired to find out what is caused.
“Over the last few days, we work closely with our common agencies and school to provide support for anyone who may need.
“We are extremely grateful for all locally supported support. This clearly shows how special and tight it is.
Orum I would like to thank everyone who continues to help all emergency services and volunteer groups that responded to their support and those who were injured in our hospitals. ”
The coach was rescued on Saturday and will be subjected to a detailed examination by experts in the coming days. Officers make explanations from adults traveling in the coach or region to determine the full conditions of the collision.
After completing the examination of the scene, the police remain closed while the Someperset Council has a detailed security supervision.
Neighborhood officers will be outside Minehead Secondary School in the coming days.
The police asked anyone who witnessed the collision or who have any information that they may have related to our investigation to call 101 and give the call processor to the 5225201782 reference number.
